Childminder in Waltham Forest

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She has a clear understanding of her responsibilities to safeguard children. The childminder can identify the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She demonstrates how she will maintain a safe and secure environment for children. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn. She explains how she will use a range of teaching skills to meet children's interests and different learning styles and to support her curriculum. The childminder discusses how she will monitor children's progress effectively through observations and assessments. She describes how she will use this information to plan children's next steps in learning, tailored to their individual interests. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and support their growing independence. For example, she will teach children about the

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importance of good hygiene routines. The childminder explains how she will provide daily opportunities for children to have physical exercise and fresh air, to encourage a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder recognises the significance of collaborating with parents, other professionals and childminders to meet children's learning and care needs. She explains this also helps to ensure continuity and progression in children's learning and development. n The childminder explains how she will build secure attachments with children to promote their confidence and well-being. Through discussion, she demonstrates a good understanding of positive behaviour management and knows how to support children to exhibit good behaviour. The childminder also explains how she will help children to develop positive relationships and learn to be polite and respectful to others. n The childminder describes how she will assess her service, seek the views of

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parents and children and request feedback from other childminders. She recognises the need to continue to improve her skills and knowledge.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400060 Local authority London Borough of Waltham Forest Inspection number 10351810 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in the Chingford area, in the London Borough of Waltham Forest. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed samples of the available documentation, such as a valid first-aid certificate and public liability insurance records. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector reviewed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

30 August 2024 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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30 August 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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